posted 07-03-2003 09:24 AM
I want to wish all collectSPACE members a happy Fourth of July weekend, even our friends in England! Just kidding!

Here in Philadelphia they are opening the brand new Consititution Center. It's a huge new building just off the Ben Franklin Bridge. It has a lot of interactive displays and live presentations by actors in residence as well as life-sized bronze sculptures of the signers of the Constitution. Each section is dedicated to a different part of the Constitution and the Amendments that followed. I'm sure you will see clips from the opening on CNN and C-span since the President will awarding the Liberty medal here.

This really isn't Space related, but when I take time during a holiday weekend (Memorial Day, Fourth of July), I tend to think of all the sacrifices made for freedom and exploration. The first image that comes to mind is that crumpled Apollo 11 American flag planted on the moon. Even in a time when we are still mourning the Columbia crew we can look back in pride to our achievements in space and possibly dream about a brighter future.

Have a safe, enjoyable holiday!

Cliff Lentz

John K. RochesterMember

Posts: 1273From: Rochester, NY, USARegistered: Mar 2002

posted 07-03-2003 11:04 AM
.. Cliff, Well said!!.. and Happy 4th of July to you as well in the City of Brotherly Love..( unless you are a visiting team playing either the Phillies, 76ers, Flyers or Eagles.. then brotherly love is out the window!!)

Cliff LentzMember

Posts: 639From: Philadelphia, PA USARegistered: Mar 2002

posted 07-03-2003 11:16 AM
John,Haven't you heard? Our new slogan is "Philadelphia, the city that loves you back"!

posted 07-03-2003 01:13 PM
.. shouldn't that be " Philadelphia, the city..please watch your back!" ........actually, I love Philly..it's been a long time since I was there , but I met Charles Barkley there at a Phillies-Mets game and he was very nice..

icarkieMember

Posts: 616From: BURTON ON TRENT /EnglandRegistered: Nov 2002

posted 07-03-2003 01:40 PM
Hi CliffHappy 4th of July to all our colonial cousins over the pond.My old work mate who was born in the states likes to remind me now and again about this date in question.Saying that an Aussie mate who I used to play cricket with also keeps remining me who's had the Ashes for so long !!!.All the best Guys.Ian

nasamadMember

Posts: 1890From: Essex, UKRegistered: Jul 2001

posted 07-03-2003 01:51 PM
Happy 4th of July to all our pals on the wrong side of the pond, lol. Hope the weather stays good this side as some madman has asked me to be his "best man" at his wedding tommorrow ! Its an honour for me as long as I get to do my speech "before" we have some drinks !

Happy 4th all...........Adam

RodinaNew Member

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posted 07-03-2003 02:42 PM
"Nothing of importance happened today."

- Diary, HM King George III, July 4, 1776

icarkieMember

Posts: 616From: BURTON ON TRENT /EnglandRegistered: Nov 2002

posted 07-03-2003 03:00 PM
RodinaThe King had 60yrs writing diarys.Losing the Colonies is enough to make anyone go mad.all the best Ian